MSc Data Science
Course overview
The MSc Data Science (with Placement Credit) at the University of Gloucestershire allows students to learn advanced coding skills to develop state-of-the-art machine learning approaches for AI products and services. They will also use these technologies to solve real-world problems relevant to your existing knowledge and expertise.
Students will also create intelligent models that can predict future outcomes based on past data, generate artwork, or give them incredible insight into hard-to-find connections within their datasets.
The MSc Data Science (with Placement Credit) in the University of Gloucestershire runs for 2 years, during which students will undertake a placement year to gain a deep understanding of data flows within organisations and systems and how huge amounts of data can be engineered to produce knowledge.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for choosing the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students can also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in any academic discipline.
- A different degree will be acceptable if the applicant has relevant work experience in computing or a related sector.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must score 6.0 overall in IELTS with no individual section below 5.5.
Scholarships
Alumni Award
15% discount off the course tuition fee.
Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Data Science (with Placement Credit) from the University of Gloucestershire can work in the following sectors:
- Data Science
- Machine Learning Engineering
- Business Intelligence Analysis
- Data Consultancy
- AI Product Development
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students taking the MSc Data Science (with Placement Credit) at the University of Gloucestershire is £18,490.
Admission
Interested students can apply for the MSc Data Science course directly through the University of Gloucestershire website. You can also reach out to our trained counsellors for help.
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